Capability Statement
Your trusted cyber security partner.
Framework-aligned cyber security and managed technology services, built for New Zealand's SMB and mid-market organisations.
Christchurch · Auckland · Nationwide Coverage
2012
Established
20
Professionals
130+
Clients throughout New Zealand
24/7
Threat Monitoring & Response
Christchurch and Auckland
Office Locations
New Zealand Wide
Service Coverage
At Nectar, we believe cyber security is no longer optional; it is fundamental to operational stability, governance, and long-term business resilience.
Since 2012, we have partnered with SMB and mid-market organisations across New Zealand to deliver reliable, well-managed technology environments and long-term client relationships. As the threat landscape has evolved, so has our delivery model.
Today, security underpins everything we design and deliver. Through our NecSec framework and 24/7 threat monitoring, we provide the visibility, governance, and continuous hardening required to protect modern businesses from evolving threats.
We are proud to support over 130 organisations nationwide, operating from Christchurch and Auckland, delivering security-led managed services built for resilience.
Daniel Doller
CEO, Nectar
Executive overview
Nectar is a security-led Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) and Managed Services Provider (MSP), serving small and mid-market organisations throughout New Zealand. Founded in 2012, we deliver structured, framework-aligned cyber security and managed technology services designed to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and improve operational stability.
Security must be architected, not bolted on. Every Nectar engagement begins with structured assessment and evolves into continuous, governance-led protection.
Our service model is built around
- Audit-led security engagement
- Continuous threat monitoring and response
- Security framework alignment (SMB1001, CIS v8)
- Microsoft 365 and cloud security expertise
- Structured governance and executive reporting
- Integrated managed IT services
Our security-led model
Unlike traditional IT providers that focus primarily on support, Nectar begins with structured security assessment and framework alignment. Security is designed into the foundation of every environment we deliver.
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Audit-Led Engagement
Every engagement begins with structured assessment aligned to SMB1001 or CIS v8.
- 02
Framework Alignment
Security controls are mapped to recognised frameworks, ensuring measurable uplift.
- 03
Continuous Hardening
Security posture is reviewed and strengthened over time, not a one-off engagement.
- 04
24/7 Threat Monitoring
Your environment is monitored around the clock, with rapid detection and response when something happens.
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Governance & Reporting
Executive-level reporting ensures leadership understands and can act on cyber risk posture at all times.
Core capability pillars
Nectar delivers integrated cyber security and managed technology services designed for SMB and mid-market organisations requiring structured protection and operational resilience.
Managed Security Services
- 24/7 threat detection and monitoring
- Endpoint and cloud security management
- Continuous vulnerability identification
- Device hardening (CIS benchmarks)
- Security policy development
- Ongoing posture reviews
24/7 Threat Detection & Response
- Real-time threat monitoring
- Alert triage and escalation
- Incident response coordination
- Risk analysis and reporting
- Continuous event correlation
Framework & Compliance Alignment
- SMB1001 alignment
- CIS Controls v8
- Baseline assessments & gap analysis
- Remediation roadmaps
- Policy and governance alignment
- Executive reporting
Microsoft 365 & Cloud Security
- Identity and access management
- Conditional access configuration
- Secure configuration management
- Tenant hardening
- Secure collaboration governance
- Data loss prevention
Managed IT & End-User Support
- Remote end-user support (Hive)
- Device lifecycle management
- Infrastructure support
- Vendor coordination
- Proactive system maintenance
Business Continuity & Resilience
- Secure backup solutions
- Disaster recovery planning
- Recovery testing exercises
- Business continuity planning
- Infrastructure resilience advisory
Our services
Nectar delivers a comprehensive suite of technology and security services designed to support the full lifecycle of modern businesses. Select a service to learn more.
Cyber Security & Risk Management
- Security assessments and gap analysis
- Vulnerability management and remediation
- Incident response planning and support
- Ongoing risk monitoring and reporting
Consulting & Managed Services
- vCIO advisory and strategic IT planning
- Fully managed IT environments
- Security-led service delivery model
- Governance, reporting, compliance alignment
Internet & VoIP Services
- Business-grade connectivity solutions
- VoIP and unified communications
- Network design and optimisation
- Resilient, secure infrastructure
Hardware & Software Procurement
- Vendor management and sourcing
- Lifecycle planning and asset management
- Licensing and subscription management
- Scalable procurement aligned to growth
AI & Automation
- Workflow automation
- Process efficiency improvements
- AI integration across business systems
- Intelligent reporting and insights
Field Services
- Onsite engineering and support
- Project delivery and deployments
- Infrastructure installations
- Nationwide service capability
Case study
Professional Services Organisation — Security Uplift & Governance Alignment
A mid-sized New Zealand professional services firm engaged Nectar to address fragmented security controls and limited executive visibility into risk exposure.
Challenges
- No formal framework alignment
- Inconsistent M365 configuration
- Limited monitoring capability
- Reactive IT support model
- No structured leadership reporting
Approach
- Structured CIS / SMB1001 assessment
- Cloud tenant security hardening
- Continuous monitoring implemented
- Identity & access restructuring
- Governance reporting developed
Outcomes
- Framework alignment established
- 24/7 monitoring in place
- Improved executive visibility
- Reduced configuration drift
- Strengthened resilience
Client portfolio
Nectar supports organisations across diverse sectors throughout New Zealand.
Trusted by organisations across New Zealand
Client testimonials available upon request.
Framework alignment
Nectar aligns your environment to the CIS Cyber Security Framework, certifies your organisation to SMB1001 at Gold level or higher, and hardens your Microsoft environment to achieve and maintain a strong Secure Score.
SMB1001
Certified to Gold level or higher, with annual recertification.
CIS Controls v8
Structured, benchmark-aligned hardening across your environment.
Microsoft Secure Score
Achieved and maintained as an ongoing, measurable target.
Governance reporting covers
- Security posture maturity
- Remediation progress
- Risk exposure trends
- Incident reporting summaries
- Policy alignment status
Technology ecosystem
Security Foundation (NecSec)
Continuous monitoring, threat detection, framework alignment, device hardening, governance reporting.
Operational Layer
Microsoft 365 & cloud security, identity & access control, end-user IT support (Hive).
Extended Capability
BCDR, connectivity & network, vCIO advisory, automation & cloud optimisation.
What we value
The five principles that shape how we work, with clients and with each other.
Relationships
Success
Agile
Dependable
Respect
Why Nectar
We bridge the gap between enterprise-grade security discipline and practical SMB delivery; security is architected into the foundation of every engagement, not layered on afterwards.
Audit-Led Engagement Model
We begin with structured assessment, not tool deployment. Every engagement is grounded in measurable baseline data.
Framework-Aligned Delivery
Controls mapped to SMB1001 (Gold or higher), CIS v8, and Microsoft Secure Score, ensuring measurable, demonstrable security maturity uplift.
24/7 Monitored & Defended
Your environment is monitored around the clock, with Nectar’s team owning remediation, accountability, and response when something happens.
Governance-Centric Approach
Executive reporting ensures leadership understands and can act on cyber risk posture at all times.
Integrated Security & IT Services
Operational support is delivered within a security-led framework, not as a separate function bolted on afterwards.
New Zealand-Focused
Based in Christchurch and Auckland, serving NZ organisations nationwide since 2012 with deep local expertise.
Proud partners
Security first. Always on. Built for resilience.
Through structured assessment, continuous monitoring, and framework-aligned governance, Nectar helps organisations reduce cyber risk, strengthen compliance posture, and maintain operational resilience.
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